Exceptional Children’s Program
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What is Special Education? • Special education is governed by federal law under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) • It is defined as specially designed instruction, provided at no cost to the parents, to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability including adapting content, teaching methodology and delivery instruction to meet the appropriate needs of each child. • The range of special education support will vary based on a student’s need.
Fourteen Disability Categories Under Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) • Autism • Deaf-Blindness • Deafness • Developmental Delayed • Emotional Disturbance • Hearing Impairment • Intellectual Disability • Multiple Disabilities • Orthopedic Impairment • Other Health Impairment • Specific Learning Disability • Speech or Language Impairment • Traumatic Brain Injury • Visual Impairment
Individualized Education Program (IEP) • An IEP is more than just a legal written document or plan. • It is a map that lays out the program of special education instruction, supports and services students need to make progress and succeed in school. • With an IEP, a student receives individualized instruction that focuses on improving specific skills to meet their needs. • The IEP can also provide other types of help such as accommodations and modifications for classroom instruction and assessments.
Individualized Education Program (IEP)(continued) • An IEP team consists of: • parent • special education teacher or provider • regular education teacher • representative of the school (assistant principal or principal) • an individual who can interpret evaluation results • If a student has an IEP, you should receive a copy of the student’s accommodations or modifications from their exceptional children’s teacher or case manager. • Make sure you read and follow a student’s IEP
Some Common Acronyms with Special Education • ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act • APE – Adaptive Physical Education • AT – Assistive Technology • BIP – Behavior Intervention Plan • CD – Cognitive Delay • ESY – Extended School Year • FAPE – Free Appropriate Public Education • FERPA – Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act • GE – General Education • LEA – Local Education Agency • LRE – Least Restrictive Environment • OT – Occupational Therapy • PT – Physical Therapy • SLP – Speech Language Pathologist
Don’t Be Afraid of What Could Go Wrong and Focus On What Could Go Right
Questions Contact Information: Kimberly Gibbs Email address: kgibbs@beaufort.k12.nc.us Phone Number: 252-940-6580